Who doesn't dream of wealth? Of being able to have enough money to live without the worry of not being able to afford that 'thing' which seems essential? Of living a debt-less life? I know I do. But let's look at the other side of the moon. It might not be so bright after all. A new book “When you are super-rich who can you trust?” claims some of Britain's richest people are just plain miserable surrounded by yachts, fancy cars and private jets. Self-made millionaires have few friends, trust no-one with their money and generally feel isolated. They even suffer pangs of guilt after making a fortune because relatives and old friends can no longer afford to keep up with them. The book claims one-in-three new millionaires lost a quarter of their money within five years of selling a business. Most have no idea how to manage their liquid wealth. I'm reminded of the saying, 'A fool and his money are quickly parted.'

One example is Harry Potter author JK Rowling, who admitted her terror when she struck it rich. An impoverished single mother whose personal fortune is now said to exceed The Queen’s, feels the pressure of suddenly striking it rich. Life isn't fair. One writer's stories strike a chord within reader's minds and their novel becomes popular with more and more people, while another plot languishes under the pile of undiscovered tomes. A business flourishes because of the right clientele and the entrepreneur pockets his earnings and retires to live off the profits. But, it looks as if that's not the case. Seeing as we're reaching for the moon, which position would you rather be in: The wealthy or the poor? Maybe you'd prefer the middle ground—enough to make ends meet without an excess. How to achieve that? Give a good percentage to worthy causes. I know of many singing stars who have done just that.

What you right here in this post is the influence of the media - surely you can pinpoint to people who lost their weath or who were not ready for their furtune, but rarely you hear the countless instances where people became "self help millionaires" and the live a happy and fulfilled life.

What's more you can help others and humanity in general if you have the means to do so. Staying poor doesn't help either you or anybody else. You deserve to enjoy this life!

I can imagine how lonely it could be so wealthy... I love Oprah for what she does, but my gosh - I can't imagine being her. There is always an effect to everything. I would like to be slightly above the middle... I would love to be able to take care of the next generation of my family... my grandkids etc. Great post.

Francene,
I have some very wealthy people in my life (sadly, not living in my house--ha!) and as I observe them, I don't see that they are any happier than we are (middle class). I think they can DO more, because of their wealth, but they also have just as many worries and cares as we do.

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